On January 15, 2025, Microsoft introduced a new chat service that enables businesses to deploy AI agents for routine tasks on a pay-as-you-go basis, aiming to boost technology adoption. The free offering, called Copilot Chat, is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4. It allows users to create AI agents using natural languages like English and Mandarin for tasks such as conducting market research, drafting strategy documents, and preparing for meetings.